Brand
Reels and rods across carp, match and predator fishing.
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Daiwa TDR Match 3012QD
A proper high-end match reel with quick drag control, a spare spool and enough grunt for chunky commercials, river work and serious feeder duties.
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20BGMQ3000D-XH
A tough, quick-geared 3000-size spinning reel with a sealed-up monocoque body, serious drag and enough line capacity for lure fishing, dropshotting and lighter pike work.
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Prorex XR Pike Spinning Rod range, including 7'1", 8' and 8'2" models
A sharp, lightweight pike rod range with proper Daiwa carbon tech, sensible lure options and enough choice to match your fishing. Pick the right model and it’s a cracking tool for modern lure work.
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23 TDR Distance 25QD
A serious distance-minded coarse reel with the control, drag and spool setup for modern match fishing — but it’s a hefty bit of kit for light float work.
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3000-size version: Daiwa 24 TDR QD 3012
A high-end Daiwa for serious float and feeder anglers, pairing a 3000-size body with quick drag control, a spare spool and some cracking long-cast-friendly features.
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Daiwa J-Braid Expedition X8 150m
A smooth, fine-braided mainline with a clever water-repelling coating. Here’s where the J-Braid Expedition X8 makes sense for predator anglers — and where you might want something tougher.
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Tatula 150 baitcasting reel — classic TATU150 and 25 Tatula TW 150 variants covered
A solid baitcaster with a tough aluminium build, handy T-Wing line guide and plenty of pulling power for serious lure fishing. Just make sure you know which Tatula 150 you’re buying.
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Daiwa TDR Match 4012QD Reel
A proper high-end match reel with a fast retrieve, slick QD drag and the sort of line control that makes busy coarse-fishing sessions a lot easier.
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25 Tatula TW 200
Big, tough and nicely put together, the Daiwa Tatula 200 is built for lure anglers who want serious line capacity without hauling a brick around all day.
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Multi-colour 150m spool
A cracking Japanese-made braid for predator anglers who want a neat profile, low stretch and a bit more confidence around snags and rough cover.
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Daiwa 23 Emblem 45 SCW QD
A serious long-range reel with a 45mm spool, silky line lay and a spare spool. For big reservoirs and distance work, it’s a cracking bit of kit — but it’s not exactly a subtle little float reel.
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Daiwa Black Widow BR LT Reel
A tidy bite-alarm reel for coarse and carp anglers, with useful freespool control, sensible sizes and enough grunt for bigger fish without feeling like a lump on lighter gear.
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4012 QD
A proper high-end coarse reel with quick drag control, a tidy long-cast spool and the sort of line management that makes match and feeder work feel bang on.
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Prorex XR 300L / 300R, with notes on the later TWS 300 variants
A solid 300-size baitcaster built for pike work, chunky lures and hard graft. The Prorex XR brings Magforce braking, a strong aluminium frame and plenty of line capacity without turning the outfit into a total boat anchor.
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3000-CXH
The Legalis LT 3000-CXH is a light, fast-retrieve spinning reel built for lure anglers who want nimble handling, a useful spool size and enough drag for serious fish.
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Daiwa 24 TDR QD 2500
Compact, silky and loaded with clever Daiwa kit, the 24 TDR QD 2500 is built for anglers who want finesse on the float, feeder or commercial circuit without faffing about.
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High-value long-cast reel
A proper long-cast big-pit reel with a quick drag, big line capacity and the sort of tidy engineering that makes distance fishing feel far less hard work.
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Left-hand retrieve
A compact, left-hand-retrieve baitcaster with a useful lure range, smart braking and proper aluminium build. A cracking option for pike, perch and lure anglers who want a dependable all-rounder.
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BLSMQLT3000D
Light in the hand, packed with smart Daiwa tech and backed by a serious drag, the Ballistic MQ LT 3000D looks a cracking choice for lure anglers who want finesse without flimsy tackle.
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2023 Ninja LT range
A light, nicely specced Daiwa reel range with the right spread of sizes for float work, feeder fishing and bigger commercials. Nothing flashy for the sake of it — just a cracking bit of kit for sensible money.
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Lazy Pike, available as an 8ft / 244cm spinning model or baitcasting model
The Prorex AGS Pike Lazy Pike is a lightweight, high-end predator rod built for launching chunky lures at serious pike. Here’s who should buy it — and who should save their quid.
90%Daiwa
3012-QD
A cracking match and feeder reel with a light feel, quick drag and plenty of distance-friendly kit. One for anglers who want proper control without a lump of metal hanging off the rod.
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Range review covering the Finesse, Multi Jig, Power Jig, Street Light, Versatile and Lazy Pike models.
A tidy range of lure rods covering everything from tiny finesse work to proper pike chucking. The Prorex X Spin looks like a cracking option for predator anglers who want crisp handling without dragging a telegraph pole around all day.
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11ft, 12ft and 13ft models
A sharp, lightweight feeder rod range with proper long-range intent, versatile quiver tips and the build quality match anglers expect from Daiwa’s Tournament badge.
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2500D
Light in the hand, properly well equipped and built for lure work, the Daiwa Fuego LT 2500 is a smart choice for perch, chub and lighter pike fishing.
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2023 Daiwa Legalis LT 4000-C
The Daiwa Legalis LT 4000-C brings a tidy 4000-size package, a smooth front drag and plenty of useful features without making your match or feeder setup feel like a lump.
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Daiwa Matchwinner 3012 QD
A proper match and feeder workhorse with quick drag, a spare spool and the sort of sensible features that make life easier on the bank.
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Daiwa Ninja X Spin spinning rod range
From light lure work to chucking bigger baits, the Daiwa Ninja X Spin gives predator anglers a useful spread of lengths and casting weights in a properly tidy package.
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Match and feeder reel
A tidy, lightweight coarse reel with the right blend of casting manners, smooth gearing and dead-handy features for match and feeder work.
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4000-C
Light, sensible and built around the stuff that matters when you’re chucking lures for perch, pike and zander. The Prorex V LT looks like a cracking all-rounder, with a few details that make life easier on the bank.
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23 Daiwa Ninja LT spinning reel
Light, smooth and properly versatile, the 23 Daiwa Ninja LT covers everything from perch and chub work to heavier pike spinning without making your rod feel like a fence post.
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5000S-C, 5000S-C DH and 6000SS
A proper coarse-match workhorse with the features you actually want for feeder fishing, commercial carp and long-range chucking.
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Daiwa Prorex XR Spin Rod range
A sharp, lightweight predator rod range with the tech to make lure fishing feel properly crisp — from tiny spinners to hefty pike plugs.
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23NJMFLT4000-C
Light, tidy and properly practical, the Daiwa Ninja Feeder 4000 brings a useful spare spool and smart line management to the coarse bank without making a meal of things.
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Daiwa Prorex Lazy Shad
A proper meaty soft lure with a lazy rolling action, the Daiwa Prorex Lazy Shad is built for slow retrieves, shallow rigs and predators that fancy an easy-looking meal.
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Daiwa Ninja Feeder Reel
A sensible, nicely equipped feeder reel with a smooth geared-down retrieve, spare spool and sizes to cover everything from commercial carp to proper river work.